KJV ORIGINAL
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm giving you valuable teaching, so don't abandon my instruction.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging his students to hold onto the wise teachings he's sharing because they are truly valuable and worth keeping.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Solomon's wisdom literature, where he speaks as a father and teacher passing down divine wisdom to his children and students. In ancient Israel, teaching and learning were primarily oral traditions passed from generation to generation, making it crucial for students to carefully remember and follow their teacher's instructions. The word 'law' here refers not just to legal codes but to comprehensive life guidance and moral instruction.
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